Golden Sheaf Bakery is a historical building and former bakery built in 1905 and located at 2069–2071 Addison Street in Berkeley, California, U.S.[3] It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places since March 31, 1978;[3] listed as a California Historical Landmark since March 31, 1978;[4] and listed as a Berkeley Landmark since October 17, 1977.[5]

Golden Sheaf Bakery
Golden Sheaf Bakery is located in California
Golden Sheaf Bakery
Location2069–2071 Addison Street, Berkeley, California, U.S.
Coordinates37°52′17″N 122°16′07″W / 37.87139°N 122.26861°W / 37.87139; -122.26861 (Golden Sheaf Bakery)
Area0.2 acres (0.081 ha)
Built1905 (1905)
ArchitectClinton Day
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No.78000644[1]
CHISL No.N575
BERKL No.20
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMarch 31, 1978
Designated CHISLMarch 31, 1978
Designated BERKLOctober 17, 1977[2]

History

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In 1877, English immigrant John G. Wright founded the Golden Sheaf Bakery, the first city of Berkeley's wholesale/retail bakery.[3][6] The original Golden Sheaf Bakery was located on 2026 Shattuck Avenue.[3][6]

The 2069–2071 Addison Street building was designed by architect Clinton Day.[7] It is a two-story brick building with Tuscan ordered pilasters, and one of the only remaining brick buildings in downtown Berkeley.[3][7] In 1905, Golden Sheaf was one of the largest bakeries in California.[7] When the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire destroyed the city, Golden Sheaf Bakery was able to feed the great number of homeless people in San Francisco.[7]

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References

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ "Berkeley Landmarks, Designated by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, Berkeley, CA". Landmarks Preservation Commission, Berkeley, California.
  3. ^ a b c d e "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Golden Sheaf Bakery". National Park Service. Retrieved June 27, 2023. With accompanying pictures
  4. ^ "Golden Sheaf Bakery". Office of Historic Preservation. State of California.
  5. ^ "Berkeley Landmarks, Designated by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, Berkeley, CA". Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association (BAHA).
  6. ^ a b "Golden Sheaf Bakery Annex". Berkeley Historical Plaque Project. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  7. ^ a b c d "National Register #78000644: Golden Sheaf Bakery in Berkeley, California". noehill.com. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
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